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Get some estimates and then take the neighbor to small claims court. You will need a witness to his cutting down the tree with it falling into your house.
You may just have a cultural misunderstanding.
Find someone who is from the same culture who can talk with both you and your neighbor.
Trying talking before declaring nuclear war with: police, lawyers, etc.
That's what I was thinking! If it were me, there is no way would let him anywhere near my house. Don't waste anymore time: document the damage, make a claim with your homeowner's insurance company, and let them go after him.
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Originally Posted by Hopes
This scenario is why homeowner's insurance exists. You should have filed a claim when it happened.
I agree with these posters that you should contact your insurance company immediately. They will deal with your neighbor's insurance company. I can't imagine why you'd let this go a year unless perhaps you don't have a homeowners policy?
You probably have secondary damage after a year of water getting into that hole. Who knows how rotted or molded inside that wall is. You can't just cover up the hole. So get a pro to work out the repair plan and let insurance deal with it.
Which culture doesn't mind when other people put holes in their houses?
I was referring to the offer to repair.
I am just saying that talking before tossing hand grenades might be sensible.
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